Modeling with and Solving Equations Practice
A paralegal is visiting the courthouse. The parking meter outside the courthouse charges $3 per hour.
The expression d represents the hourly rate per dollar the parking meter charges. As a driver parks her
car, she notices that the previous driver who used the parking spot left 20 minutes on the parking meter
which is valued at $1. The driver needs to park for a total of 5 hours. Write an equation that represents
the situation in terms of d, where d is the dollar amount inserted into the meter and solve for d.
What is the unknown?
What is being asked?
d dollars inserted into meter
a equation
What information is being given?
Write an equation and solve for d.